The concept of xeriscape was developed in Denver, Colorado, in response to water shortages. "Xeros" is a Greek word that means "dry." Xeriscape refers to a landscape that uses little supplemental water. It does not refer to a dry, barren landscape, nor is a xeriscape a "no maintenance" landscape. Like traditional landscapes, a xeriscape may be designed to minimize labor or to require frequent ... [MORE] 1. A Water Resource for the Community Science Action Guide - Teaching students to use water wisely can help prepare citizens to ensure that there is plenty of safe, clean water for the future. 2. David Winger Garden Photography - A collection of garden photographs including Xeriscape gardens. 3. Gardenweb: Xeriscaping and Southwestern Gardening - Discussion forum. 4. Hotgardens - Advice about how to create a Mediterranean garden in a hot, dry climate using low water plants and trees. 5. Southwest Florida Water Management District - Xeriscape Information for Southwest Florida 6. Summerland Xeriscape Garden - Planning practical turf areas, mulching, irrigation techniques, and a plant list for low-water gardening in the British Columbia southern interior region. 7. The Pacific Northwest Xeriscape Garden - Xeriscape garden with listing of plants used. 8. Water conservation - Xeriscape resource for residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico 9. X Rated Gardening - Garden Centers of Colorado gardening guide for periods of heightened drought and watering restrictions 10. Xeriscape - Provides detailed information on water conservation through xeriscape techniques and plant selection, and on the demonstration garden in Colorado Springs. 11. Xeriscape information - Resource for Xeriscape gardening including plants and water-saving information by Colorado State University 12. Xeriscape Misconceptions - Mistaken beliefs often prevent acceptance of Xeriscape and these should be corrected. 13. Xeriscape Plan and Design - A guide to planning, designing, developing and maintaining a water-conscious landscape in Georgia. 14. Xeriscape Plant Selections and Ideas - North Dakota xeriscape information including zonal planting concepts, the importance of mulching, and lists of grasses, trees, shrubs, and flowers. 15. Xeriscape Plants - A few Xeriscape friendly plants provided by Aransas County Texas Cooperative Extension. 16. Denver Botanic Gardens - 12 Xeriscape gardening tips 17. Do-It-Yourself, Water-Wise, Sprinkler Systems - Ft. Collins Colorado provider of sprinkler and irrigation system designs and parts for those who want to save money by installing a drought survival system. 18. Drought Resistance in the Home Landscape - Ohio State University fact sheet HYG-1643-94 on the use of drought resistant plants in the home garden. 19. Glendale Xeriscape Botanical Garden NEW! - Demonstration garden at an Arizona public library using drought-tolerant plants. Virtual tour, and listing of plants grouped by water requirements, with summary information for each. 20. Texas Agricultural Xeriscape - Information for water conservation in Texas with information on lanscpae plants friendly to the climate. 21. Waste Efficient Landscaping - Guide to preparing outdoor areas with drought tolerant plants to reduce water consumption. Also links to other xeriscaping resources. 22. Xeriscape Colorado - non-profit organization promoting creative approaches to water conserving landscapes 23. Xeriscape Council of New Mexico - Organization of horticultural professionals and gardeners provides information on its mission and goals, the annual conference, xeriscape references, and a list of gardens to visit in New Mexico. 24. Xeriscape Gardening News - Monthly xeriscape gardening e-zine/newsletter with helpful gardening information and hints for water-wise, drought tolerant gardening.

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